Caution!
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
- Insulate earth (ground) lead.
Remove the seat.
Remove fuel tank.
Remove luggage rack.
Remove wiring harness from rear of frame/only loosen central electrical equipment box.
[ABS] Disconnect plug of ABS sensor and cable.
Disconnect the brake light switch plug and detach the cable.
Disconnect the side stand switch plug and detach the cable.
Disconnect the idle switch plug and detach the cable.
Disconnect the diagnostic plug and detach the cable.
Remove holder of brake line.
Remove brake fluid reservoir from its holder.
Remove the silencer from the rear frame section.
Remove upper fastener of spring strut.
Remove the air filter box from the rear frame section.
Remove fastener of rear frame section in air filter box (arrow).
Remove rear section of frame.
Remove fittings.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tightening torque:
- Frame to gearbox and footrest plate (clean thread + Loctite 243) — 42 Nm
- Frame to engine — 42 Nm